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February 2, 2026

Orthodox Akathists

Akathist to Saint Aphrahat the Persian Sage

Discover the Akathist to Saint Aphrahat the Persian Sage, a beautiful Orthodox Christian hymn of praise and supplication honoring the 4th-century Syriac Church Father, known as the Persian Sage. This full text features 13 Kontakia and Ikos celebrating his life as an ascetic, martyr, converter from Zoroastrianism, defender against heresy, miracle-worker, and teacher of inner prayer, hesychasm, fasting, and the priesthood of the heart. Commemorated on January 29 in the Orthodox calendar, Saint Aphrahat (c. 270–345) — the earliest prominent Syriac writer beyond the Roman Empire — authored the profound Demonstrations on Christian faith and practice. Pray this akathist for intercession in cultivating pure prayer, repentance, obedience, and spiritual enlightenment. Perfect for Orthodox faithful, devotees of early Church Fathers, Syriac heritage enthusiasts, or those seeking deeper hesychastic devotion. Read and chant the complete akathist hymn with concluding prayer on Orthodox Reflections.

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April 2, 2025

American Life, Culture War, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, LGBTQ+, OCA, Orthodox International Relations, Palestinian Rights, ROCOR, War in Ukraine

The National Security War on Orthodox Christian Unity

For decades, a unified and healthy Orthodox Church has been seen by the U.S. National Security State as a threat to be dealt with.

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March 14, 2025

American Life, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Greek Archdiocese, Health Care, Masks / Facial Coverings, OCA, Parish Life, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

Orthodoxy Off the Rails: Reflecting on COVID and the Next Pandemic

As Orthodox Christians who lived through some of the worst decisions ever made by our hierarchs, we need to keep telling our stories about COVID. Pandemics are not going away.

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February 28, 2025

Economics & Finance, Palestinian Rights, Science, Technology, Uncategorized, Western Civilization

Building The Kingdom of God on Earth

Millennialism, in all its forms, is the curse of the modern world. Whether we believe we can perfect society, or fulfill prophecy to force Jesus to come back, the fruits of this heresy are always rotten. Yet for Americans captivated by thoughts of our own unlimited potential, there is nothing else nearly so attractive as a philosophy.

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October 4, 2024

Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese, Parish Life, Prayer and Spirituality, Roman Catholic Church, Theology, Western Civilization

Were the Roman Popes Supreme in the First Millennium?

If the supremacy and infallibility of the Roman Popes were of Apostolic origin, then we would expect to have seen these dogmas “believed everywhere, always, and by all”. Were the Popes really supreme in the 1st Millennium?

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September 3, 2024

Canada Single Spoon Communion Petition, Contact the Bishops, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Ecumenism, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Leftist Infiltration of the Orthodox Church, Petitions, Prayer and Spirituality, Theology

Archbishop Sotirios of Canada and The Order of The Phoenix: A Few Simple But Important Questions for His Eminence

Archbishop Sotirios of Canada openly holds Masonic title. As Orthodox Christians, we must ask the hard questions of our leaders, and hold them accountable for their actions.

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June 12, 2024

Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Vaccine Safety, Health Care, Vaccine / Informed Consent, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

The Dangers of Vaccines and Some Pieces of Practical Advice

Do vaccines really improve our God-given immune systems? Or are they a physically harmful medical scam that we should avoid if we can, and mitigate the impacts if we can’t?

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April 25, 2024

American Life, Culture War, Online Orthodoxy

Yosemite-Sam Orthodoxy?

An Orthodox professor of Theology felt it was appropriate to label the beliefs of an Orthodox priest as “Yosemite-Sam Orthodoxy.” What did he really mean, and is that “kind” of Orthodoxy really such a bad thing?

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April 23, 2024

American Life, Culture War, Ecumenism, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, LGBTQ+, Orthodox International Relations, Podcasts, Western Civilization

The Michael Sisco Show: The Regime’s Obsession with Russia & Orthodoxy Explained

Nicholas from Orthodox Reflections sits down with Michael Sisco to discuss the regime’s obsession with Orthodoxy, and the troubling trend of “labeling” Orthodox Christians with words that the National Security State now associate with “potential terrorism”.

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April 20, 2024

American Life, Communion, Corona Virus / CoVID-19, Covid Persecution, Fordham Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Greek Archdiocese, Greek Archdiocese Canada, Online Orthodoxy, Parish Life, Vaccine Mandate Essentials

Orthodoxy: Looking Back on COVID and Ahead to Disease X

Orthodox Christianity’s record during COVID was mixed, but heroic resistance did abound. There are many reasons to have confidence that Orthodoxy will stand even stronger during “Disease X”. We look back at the good and the bad from COVID, examine what we have learned since, and look ahead to the future.

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